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Meditation In Nature

Resources 

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Provided below is a list of supportive, professional and helpful resources for whatever needs are prevelant to you.

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Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 
Call or text 988 | chat via 988lifeline.org
24/7 confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises. 
Crisis Text Line 
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 support via text message with trained crisis counselors.
NAMI Illinois (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
https://namiillinois.org
Education, peer support groups, advocacy, and local chapters across Illinois for individuals and families navigating mental health changes. 

 
 

Basic Needs & Community Support 

Greater Chicago Food Depository 
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food
Find local food pantries and meal programs by zip code.


Catholic Charities of Chicago 

https://www.catholiccharities.net
Housing assistance, financial help, case management, and family services (open to all faiths).


Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)
https://www.thecha.org
Public housing, vouchers, and affordable housing resources.

Neuropsychological & Psychological Testing 

 

Compass Health Center 
https://compasshealthcenter.net
Offers testing, assessment, and higher levels of outpatient mental health care for children, teens, and adults. 





 

Domestic Violence & Safety

The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence
https://the-network.org
Information, safety planning, and connections to local DV programs and shelters in Chicago.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 800-279-SAFE (7233) | https://thehotline.org/
24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and connections to local DV programs and shelters in Chicago.

Sarah’s Inn (Oak Park/West Suburbs)
https://sarahsinn.org
Counseling, advocacy, and shelter services for survivors of domestic violence. 



Center on Halsted
https://www.centeronhalsted.org
Community programs, support groups, mental health referrals, and resources for LGBTQ+ individual families.

The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth (24/7 phone, text, chat).

Howard Brown Health 
https://howardbrown.org/
Call 773-388-1600 to schedule online. 

Live Oak 
https://liveoakchicago.com/

Therapy in Chicago.

Substance Use Support

Gateway Foundation 
https://gatewayfoundation.org/
Substance use treatment programs across Illinois (outpatient and residential).

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org
Addiction treatment, education, and recovery resources. 

Low-cost Therapy Options


Open Path Psychotherapy Collective 
https://openpathcollective.org
Affordable therapy sessions ($30-$60) with licensed clinicians.

Psychology Today Therapist Directory 
https://www.psychologytoday.com
Searchable directory by insurance, specialty, and location. 


Neurodivergence

Lived Experience Educator 
https://www.livedexperienceeducator.com/

​LGBTQ+ Support

Embrace Autism 
https://embrace-autism.com/

Autistic Self Advocacy Network
https://autisticadvocacy.org/


Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network
https://awnnetwork.org/

Autistic Girls Network 
https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/

Neurodivergent Therapists
https://ndtherapists.com/

Dr. Amy Marshall 
https://resiliencymetnalhealth.com


Dr. Neff’s Neurodivergent Insights
https://neurodivergentinsights.com

Children and Adults with ADHD
https://chadd.org/about/

Attention Deficit Disorder Association 
https://add.org/

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